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| a drug name created by its manufacturer, that may be protected by a trade mark |
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| medications that can be administered using needles |
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| drug that suppresses the central nervous system to relieve pain |
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| drugs that lower blood pressure |
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| the rate and extent of absorption of a drug into the bloodstream |
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| drugs that treat infections caused by bacteria |
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| preparations that can damage living cells, such as chemotherapy drugs or wastes |
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| demonstration of knowledge and abilities |
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| satisfaction of all of an insurance company's requirements to become qualified to receive benefits |
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| every 4 hours (abbreviation) |
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| a method of preparing intravenous admixtures to avoid contaminating these sterile products |
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| refers to non prescription medications |
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| twice daily (abbreviation) |
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| courteous assistance provided to a customer as determined by his or her needs |
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| drugs administered into the ears |
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| drugs administered into the eyes |
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| an additional label attached to a patient's prescription bottle, giving directions regarding use or storage of the medication |
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| drugs that lower cholesterol levels |
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| a drug with the same chemical structure and bioavailability as a trade name product |
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| a chemical substance used to diagnose, prevent or treat diseases. |
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| Drugs used to increase muscle mass or to replace testosterone deficiencies- male hormones |
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| Drugs that are used in the treatment of cancer to control or minimize he growth of malignant tumor cells. |
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| Drugs given to regulate the rhythm of the heart's contractions are called: |
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| Drugs that control blood clotting, sometimes called "blood thinners" |
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| Drugs given to relax blood vessels, which improves blood flow. |
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| Drugs that neutralize stomach acid to relieve occasional indigestion or heartburn. |
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| Drugs that control nausea and vomiting |
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| an unintended reaction, such as headaches or nausea, resulting from the use of a medication |
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| a reaction in which the patient has an unusual or unpredictable response to a drug. example, patient gets jittery after taking a drug that should make him drowsy. |
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| Drugs used to prevent or treat infection by killing or stopping the growth of microorganisms |
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| Drugs that are used to slow the progress of the infections caused by viruses |
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| Type of tablets which are dissolved in a full glass of water before taking. |
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| Oral liquid solution which use an alcohol and water mixture to dissolve the drug |
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| Dosage Form Abbreviation for "ointment" |
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| an enema is what type of medication |
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| Medications injected directly into the bloodstream are called |
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| the non proprietary name of a drug, under which the drug is licensed. It is also the official name of a drug. |
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| the manner and rate by which the body absorbs, distributes, metabolizes and eliminates a drug. |
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| drugs defined and regulated by the Controlled Substances Act of 1970, including narcotics, hallucinogens, depressants and stimulants |
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| Drugs that are tightly restricted to prevent abuse, theft and diversion.Refills are not permitted. |
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| Scheduled drugs that are refillable up to 5 times in 6 months. |
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| Route of Administration abbreviation for "by mouth" |
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| Route of Administration Abbreviation for "right ear" |
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| Medications applied to body surfaces or inserted into body cavities: |
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| Drugs that are highly addictive and have no legal use in the United States. |
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| Drugs that eliminate sensations are called: |
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| Drugs that are used to relieve pain |
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| Drugs that are given to treat ADHD |
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| Drugs used to treat inflammation of the joints and other musculoskeletal structures. |
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NSAID's
Non Steroidal Anti Inflammatory Drugs |
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| The study of drugs and their actions is called: |
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| Route of Administration abbreviation for "both eyes" |
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| taking a medication accurately according to its directions for use |
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| a liquid dosage form in which a drug powder floats and settles |
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| a reaction produced when one substance enhances or adds to the effects of another substance |
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| a liquid dosage form in which the drug is completely dissolved |
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